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Got it.

💡 Got it = understood + acknowledged · Use anywhere · Informal

I see.

💡 I see · Shows you're listening · Use after explanations

That makes sense.

💡 That makes sense = agree with logic · Use when someone explains

Sounds good!

💡 Sounds good = OK approve · Accepting a proposal

Oh really?

💡 Oh really? = mild surprise · Showing you're listening · General use

That's interesting.

💡 That's interesting · Neutral · Don't commit to agreeing

Wait, what?

💡 Wait, what? · Informal · Use when surprised/confused

Could you repeat that?

💡 Could you repeat that? · Polite · When you missed it

I didn't catch that.

💡 I didn't catch that = couldn't hear · Use with noise or speed

Could you speak a bit slower?

💡 Could you speak a bit slower? · Softer than 'slow down'

Could you spell that out?

💡 Spell out = letter by letter · For names/emails

Actually, I think...

💡 Actually = opens disagreement · Soft · Then state your view

I see your point, but...

💡 I see your point but... · Concede first then push back · Professional

Hmm, I'm not sure.

💡 Hmm I'm not sure · Hedge · Better than answering wrong

Maybe not.

💡 Maybe not · Soft no · Without being rude